Management
Senate Joins House in Passing Bill to Limit Postal Service Role in Opioid Crisis
Measure would require USPS to adhere to the same screening standards as private shipping companies.
Management
How 4,000 Federal Employees Are Assisting in Hurricane Florence Response
FEMA alone has 1,000 employees in impacted areas.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Negotiators Budget for Pay Raise In Spending Package
There is a catch, however.
Management
Lawmakers Announce Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Some agencies are set to receive stopgap funding, while others would get regular appropriations.
Management
Congress Begins Formally Blocking Trump's Government Reorganization Plan
"No funds . . . shall be used to implement this proposal," lawmakers said of a key reform.
Management
Evacuations, Closures and Leave: How Federal Agencies Are Preparing for Hurricane Florence
FEMA is leading the response, but an array of agencies are set to get caught in Florence's path.
Management
IRS' New Private Debt Collection Program Is Off to a Terrible Start, IG Says
Enforcement of the program is inefficient, creating higher tax burdens and weakening taxpayers' rights, auditors say.
Management
EEOC Probes One of its Own Managers After Complaints of Coerced Sex
A manager in the agency’s Miami district office allegedly engaged in quid quo pro sex with employees.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Fights for Federal Retirees at Supreme Court
Justice Department offers support to former U.S. Marshals Service employee in case that could set widespread precedent.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Organize Letter Asking Trump to Reverse Pay Freeze
Letter has bipartisan support, says raise would be "well deserved."
Management
The Number of Top Career Execs Leaving Government Nearly Doubled in Trump's First Year
HUD and Education saw the highest turnover rates.
Management
EPA Doubled Spending on Administrator's Security Without Justification, IG Finds
The agency never identified any threats against former chief Scott Pruitt.
Pay & Benefits
Some Recently Fired VA Employees May Soon Be Reinstated With Back Pay
Arbitrator says VA was in breach of contract in enforcement of its new accountability law.
Management
White House Expected to Keep Postal Task Force Report Secret Until After Midterms
The president has already reviewed the recommendations, three sources told Government Executive.
Management
Federal Official Boosted Use of Private Prisons; Now He Has a Top Job at One
The revolving door at the Bureau of Prisons raises ethical questions.
Management
Bipartisan Bill Would Reverse Trump's Order on Executive Branch Judges
Critics have said the order would strip administrative law judges of their independence.
Management
Trump Demands an International Mailing System to Better Benefit USPS and U.S. Mailers
Postal oversight commission agrees that interagency intervention is required.
Management
Group Sues Trump Administration Over Secret Influence of Outsiders
Private businessmen impacted policy-making "under the shroud of darkness," group alleges.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service to Ask Justice Dept. to Intervene in Fight to Ban Employees From Taking Time Off to Campaign
USPS will challenge in federal court an arbitrator's decision in favor of unions.
Pay & Benefits